ENP 7.4 Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge

Everybody's National Parks

English - August 14, 2018 04:00 - 17 MB - ★★★★★ - 119 ratings
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Description:

Bryan talks with park ranger Greg Marsh at Olympic National Park about Hurricane Ridge, why it is special and what to do when you visit. He also talks about the fun town of Port Angeles, his punk rock band and his annual spring family pilgrimage to see the whale migration.

Discussion includes the following:

· What is Hurricane Ridge and what makes it special (2:06)

· Bicycling Hurricane Ridge Road (3:06)

· Why is it called Hurricane Ridge (4:08)

· How the forest changes with elevation (5:11)

· Wildflowers (7:44)

· Wildlife (10:19)

· Parks and nature for mental health (14:10)

· Programs at Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center (16:19)

· Activities with Kids (18:36)

· Backpacking adventure (20:55)

· Snow activities (23:15)

· Port Angelis (28:25)

· Greg’s punk band, MCFD (31:29)

· Greg shares his most special experience in Olympic National Park (33:07)

· Whale Migration (35:27)

Resources

Olympic National Park Visitor Info – Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge Area Brochure

Day Hiking at Olympic

Hurricane Hill

Hurricane Hill Trail Project

Grand Valley

Wilderness Information Center

Wilderness Trip Planner

Discover Your Northwest (topography maps. Also available at visitor center)

Hurricane Ridge in Winter

Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard School

Weather and Road information line 360-565-3131

Hurricane Ridge Webcam

Hurricane Ridge Road Status Twitter site (winter only)

Visit Port Angeles

Olympic Discovery Trail

MCFD Facebook page

The Whale Trail

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